Triathlon transitions: the basics

Are you new to triathlon? Want to learn the basics of triathlon transitions? You’ve come to the right place!

Race recap: Tri-Family Racing JCC Scottsdale Spring Adult & Youth Sprint Tri & Duathlon

On Sunday Tri-Family Racing hosted its 6th annual JCC Scottsdale Spring Adult and Youth Sprint Tri and Duathlon. 220 athletes of all ages came out to the Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale to compete in the various distances.

Just keep swimming: Drills to improve your stroke

Looking to improve the swim leg of your next race? Check out this slideshow for some stroke drills courtesy of Jonny Tunstall, head coach of Sun Devil Masters in Tempe.

Train like a pro: A week in the life of Nicole Truxes

For Nicole Truxes, a professional triathlete from Tempe, Arizona, triathlon training is a way of life. The 23-year-old entered the world of triathlon during her freshman year at the University of Arizona. She wanted something to replace swimming since she wasn’t swimming at the college level.

Training Diet: Finding the Perfect Balance

Ensuring that you eat right while training for an endurance race is more important than you think. Adequate fuel during training translates into better performance on race day.

Welcome to Valley Triathlete!

Welcome to Valley Triathlete! This blog will serve as a one-stop-shop for everything related to triathlon here in Arizona.